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There are many causes of nosebleeds, but about half of people cannot find the cause. The tiny blood vessels in the nasal mucosa are very densely distributed, are very sensitive and fragile, and can easily rupture and cause bleeding. Nose bleeding is common in preschool children.

When a nose bleeds, most people are accustomed to tilting their heads back with their nostrils pointing up, thinking that this can effectively stop the bleeding. In fact, this is wrong. Doing so will only prevent the blood from flowing out, but in fact the blood is still there. It continues to flow - it flows inwards.

The "leaning back posture" when having a nosebleed has the following disadvantages:

1. The blood that has flowed out of the nasal cavity will flow backward to the throat due to posture and gravity. , has no real hemostatic effect.

2. The blood in the throat will be swallowed into the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract, stimulating the gastrointestinal mucosa and causing discomfort or vomiting.

3. When the amount of bleeding is large, it is easy to inhale into the trachea and lungs, blocking the respiratory airflow and causing danger.

The correct method is - the head should be kept in a normal upright or slightly forward posture, so that the blood that has flowed out can be discharged out of the nostrils, so as not to stay in the nasal cavity and interfere with the breathing airflow.

The most common (more than 90%) nosebleeds in children are on the nasal septum mucosa about one or two centimeters inside the nostrils. Because it is close to the anterior nostril, nosebleeds can be First use the most convenient local compression to stop bleeding. The method is:

1. Adults must first try to calm down their emotions and not panic, so as to comfort children who are frightened by bleeding.

2. The head should remain in a normal upright or slightly forward posture.

3. Use your fingers to compress the front of the nose (soft nose) on the side of the bleeding side from the outside of the nose, just like pinching the nose with your hands, and apply direct pressure for about five to ten minutes. Most patients can easily stop bleeding with this method. The other nostril, which is not bleeding, can still breathe smoothly.

4. If the bleeding does not stop after more than ten minutes of compression, it may mean severe bleeding or other problems, and you need to be sent to the doctor for further treatment.

5. The purpose of "icing the forehead" is that when the skin on the forehead is cold, it can constrict the blood vessels in the nose to stop bleeding. However, the effect is not good because it is too far away from the bleeding nostril. , and excessive local coldness will cause head discomfort, so the correct method is to apply ice directly on the "root of the nose" and "tip of the nose" (that is, the entire nose).

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that nosebleeds are caused by the reverse flow of Qi and blood. The nose belongs to the lung orifice, and symptoms in the nose are generally closely related to abnormalities in the lungs, liver and other parts of the body. When a person's qi and blood rise, especially when the lung qi is hot, people will have nosebleeds. When lung qi is overheated, a person's eyes may also have blood or hemorrhage. The causes of internal heat and nosebleeds are the same, both are caused by the reverse flow of qi and blood, but internal heat is not the cause of nosebleeds.

When the nasal cavity is too dry, the capillaries inside will rupture, causing bleeding. From a clinical point of view, 90% of nosebleeds are vascular bleeding caused by blood vessel rupture. Patients should not be too nervous about this. In most cases, they can handle it by themselves and stop the bleeding in time.

When the nose bleeds, you can block the nose with a sanitary tampon and tilt the head back to stop the bleeding as soon as possible. At the same time, you can also apply a cool towel on your forehead or nose to lower the temperature of your head and nose to reduce bleeding symptoms. If there is excessive bleeding in the nasal cavity and it is difficult to stop, you should see a doctor in time.

Nosebleeds in young people are also related to fatigue, exercise, etc. Especially young people who love to exercise often have their noses suddenly bleed during exercise. Under normal circumstances, patients with these bleeding symptoms can stop the bleeding on their own. However, if you have a sudden nosebleed without warning, it is best to go to the hospital for an examination to rule out pathologies such as nasal tumors as early as possible.

Generally, bleeding from ruptured nasal blood vessels does not require special treatment. Professor Yang Li said that since nose bleeding is related to lung heat, people should try to avoid situations that cause lung heat in their diet and life. Drink less alcohol, eat less spicy food, and eat less food that may generate heat. On the contrary, you can eat more foods that can clear away heat and reduce internal heat, such as bitter melon, mung bean soup, watermelon, and cold drinks. Take 3 grams of winter mulberry leaves, add Imperata cogongrass root and Ophiopogon japonicus, and add some licorice appropriately, soak it in water and drink it, which can achieve the purpose of clearing away heat and reducing fire.

Nosebleeds, medically known as "epistaxis", are mostly caused by "dryness of the lung and blood heat", which causes dryness of the nasal cavity, insufficient toughness of capillaries, and rupture. If it is not treated in time and its development is delayed, it will have serious consequences, such as nasal mucosal atrophy, anemia, memory loss, poor vision, decreased immunity, and even ischemic shock, which is life-threatening.

Children are very active and often injure their noses unintentionally, causing nosebleeds. In addition, they may also insert foreign objects into their nostrils out of curiosity, causing damage to the nasal mucosa. The above situation can happen at any time, and the amount of blood shed is very small, so there is no need to worry too much.

As for why nosebleeds are particularly serious in winter, the main reason is that in cold weather, we like to eat hot food. When eating, the bursts of heat will speed up the blood flow in the nasal cavity. If the nasal mucosa is naturally thin or has been injured, nosebleeds are more likely to occur.

In addition, in a cold and dry environment, we need more blood to flow through the nasal cavity to increase the temperature and humidity. The capillaries in the nasal mucosa are therefore prone to congestion, causing nosebleeds.

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the causes of nosebleeds can be divided into two categories: heat and weakness. If, in addition to frequent nosebleeds, you also suffer from nasal allergies, discharge of yellow or green nasal mucus, or if your lips are often red and have bad breath, it means you are very hot. First of all, it is of course necessary to clear away the heat, and more importantly, do not let him eat too much fragrant food on weekdays. Snacks such as chocolate, cookies, chips, etc. are also very hot and should be eaten as little as possible.

Methods for treating nosebleeds in adults:

1. Blot out the blood clots before stopping the bleeding to avoid being unable to stop the bleeding due to the wound being unable to close.

2. Wet cotton with decongestant or nasal spray and stuff it into the nostrils to help stop bleeding. White vinegar will also work.

3. Use your fingers to pinch part of the nose meat and keep pressing it for five to seven minutes to help stop bleeding.

4. Sit up straight to prevent blood from flowing to your throat.

5. Ice compress can promote blood vessel contraction and reduce bleeding.

6. After the blood coagulates, blood clots and scabs will form. It is best not to pick your nose at this time to avoid peeling off the scabs and causing recurrence of nosebleeds.

7. Apply antibiotic or steroid ointment to relieve itching and prevent mucus from drying and hardening.

8. If the left (right) nostril bleeds, raise the right (left) arm. The bleeding will stop in a few minutes.

9. Push the nose wing on the bleeding side toward the bridge of the nose and hold it there for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the blood to coagulate and stop the bleeding. If bleeding occurs on both sides, pinch both sides of the nose. After the nosebleed has stopped, there may be clots in the nostrils. Do not rush to remove them. Try to avoid sneezing and rubbing vigorously to prevent further bleeding.

10. When the patient's left (right) nostril bleeds, another person hooks the middle finger of the patient's right (left) middle finger and bends it hard. The bleeding can usually be stopped in tens of seconds; or use a cloth strip Prick the root of the patient's middle finger. If the left (right) nostril is bleeding, prick the right (left) middle finger. After the nosebleed stops, untie the cloth.

11. Take an appropriate amount of garlic, peel it and pound it into minced garlic, apply it on the soles of the feet, and wrap it with gauze to stop bleeding quickly.

12. Let the patient sit on a chair and soak his feet in hot water to stop nose bleeding.

13. If you have frequent nosebleeds, you need to go to the hospital for further diagnosis and treatment